New young Medicaid enrollees are fitter, but many need treatment for addiction
Walk-in clinics and residential facilities treated indigents and people in the criminal justice system, as well as uninsured people who paid out-of-pocket on a sliding income scale. Insurance was rarely billed. “Now, venture capitalists are starting to … Read more on Bend Bulletin

Mental illness & substance abuse disorders
As example, Francesca Barnett, who runs the Portland, Oregon residential mental health and addiction treatment facility has stated “I have never seen anyone seek treatment for drug addiction that didn't also have underlying mental health conditions. Read more on Valley morning Star

Non 12 Step Holistic Addiction Treatment Center in Sedona Promotes 4 Ways to …
The Sanctuary at Sedona today announced the publication of Brain Cell Growth: 4 Ways to Neurogenesis. The Sanctuary at Sedona is a non 12 step holistic addiction treatment center that uses a combination of ancient healing modules and cutting edge … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Hazelden opens Betty Ford treatment clinic in Los Angeles
Betty Ford Center Vice President Jim Steinhagen says that opening a series of outpatient clinics was one of the big goals of the 2013 merger of Center City, Minn.-based Hazelden and Betty Ford Center, which until now has based its addiction treatment … Read more on Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal

Payment-by-results in International Development: the elixir or the poison?
As the concept of Payment-by-Results (PbR) gains momentum in the international development sector, it hasn't taken long for it to turn into somewhat of a 'dirty' word – particularly among not-for-profits. … In criminal justice, PbR was trialled in … Read more on PLoS Blogs (blog)

Mothers leading recovery movement with Register Awards
Genesis members, however, vowed to only allow people who have first established their sobriety to live in this drug-free safe haven, effectively ensuring long-term recovery. Sometime in spring, it's expected the group — led by Prentice and Sherwood … Read more on Sandusky Register

HC notice to Punjab health secy on contempt of court petition
The Punjab and Haryana high court on Wednesday issued notice to the principal secretary, health, Punjab, on a contempt of court petition seeking directions to the Punjab government to evolve a comprehensive policy for de-addiction of drug addicts. Read more on Hindustan Times

Butler County looks at new ways to bridge gaps in mental health care
SIM is “an intervention that provides an opportunity for communities to visualize how mental health, substance abuse, developmental disability, and criminal justice systems intersect in serving criminal justice-involved clients with mental illness and … Read more on Hamilton Journal News (subscription)

Volunteers spend Christmas helping others in St. Louis area
Some spent time at the St. Louis Crisis Nursery, which provides emergency intervention for troubled families. Others packed … Studdard says treatment she has received both in and outside of prison has helped her overcome her drug addiction. She now … Read more on STLtoday.com

Sugar Rehab: New Treatment for Not-So-Sweet Addiction
… work that we have done in the laboratory. … What we see (in the reward center of the brain) are identical, indistinguishable changes between sugar or food addiction and any other addiction, for instance, cocaine, methamphetamine, morphine, alcohol. Read more on NBCNews.com

Use Stockley Center to fight drug abuse in Delaware
The News Journal reported on Nov. 11 that the Department of Health and Social Services is requesting $ 3.6 million for enhancements to existing substance-abuse programs. Citizens for the Greater Good and Citizens for Criminal Justice challenge DHSS on … Read more on The News Journal

Recovery Focus: Caron Treatment Centers
A nationally recognized non-profit provider of alcohol and drug addiction treatment, Caron Treatment Centers is one of the oldest and largest drug and alcohol addiction treatment center organizations in the U.S. The acclaimed Caron network operates … Read more on IrishCentral

Family of Man Killed by Substance Abuse Counselor in DUI Crash Sues Driver's …
The family's lawsuit alleges Wilkins' employer was negligent in allowing her to drive, and was aware of her substance abuse problems, among other claims. Attorney Brian Kabateck claimed that Wilkins was drinking on the job and collided with Moreno just … Read more on KTLA

Increase In Meth In SD
Last week Sioux Falls Police found nearly two pounds of the drug after a year-long investigation. Phyllis Bauerle with Keystone Treatment Center says the increase is concerning because meth is highly addictive. It can also be deadly and affects the … Read more on KELOLAND TV

VA explores alternative therapies
While doctors say the highly addictive drugs can help in the short term, they also can be harmful and often require another round of prescription pills to counteract side effects that can include insomnia, constipation, bone pain, anxiety and … Read more on Progress Index

Seven out of 10 drug and alcohol patients voluntarily seek treatment
“Even once the patients who come from the criminal justice system finish inpatient treatment, they voluntarily use outpatient services. “This is a big change in a conservative community where drugs and alcohol are illegal.” In the past decade the … Read more on The National

Improving clinical pain management practices
Oncologists treat cancer, neurologists specialise in brain disorders, immunologists diagnose infectious diseases, and a host of other specialists tackle ailments from broken bones to ruptured arteries. But who manages the pain … Why aren't guidelines … Read more on Medical Xpress

Lake Forest's LEAD to host prescription drug abuse summit Sept. 23
… Demtra Ashley, DEA prescription drug program manager; Chelsea Laliberte, LiveforLali.org executive director; Laura Crain, McHenry County Drug Free program coordinator; Neeva Sandhu, senior counselor for Advocate Addiction Treatment Program; and … Read more on Lake Forester

Millions of Young Adults Use Illegal Drugs, Alcohol Daily
"Far too many young adults allow substance use to jeopardize their health, well-being and futures. We must all do more to ensure that effective prevention and treatment programs are available to help young adults make the right choices." The report … Read more on International Business Times AU

Rockdale jail to start new drug treatment program
Rockdale County and the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office will receive $ 85,924 in grant money from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to develop a new program that will assist inmates with substance abuse issues being held in the Rockdale County … Read more on Rockdale News

Faith-based treatment program helps women regain their lives
“With individuals who have been in a place where they're addicted to drug and alcohol, it's so tempting when you're out in the world to take that turn and make that decision,” Carrie Zickefoose, community relations coordinator, said. “Volunteers and … Read more on The Elkhart Truth